Always a Traitor, but Once a Patriot; Benedict Arnold was a war hero before he chose a path of betrayal.(Biography)

From: U.S. News & World Report | Date: July 7, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Linda L. Creighton

After almost losing a leg for America, Benedict Arnold expected more.

Admired by revolutionary leaders, twice wounded in courageous fighting, Arnold could easily have seen his accomplishments chiseled onto every Revolutionary War memorial in the country. Instead, his name is a historical sneer.

His unforgivable act of treason has often been attributed to a flawed character, but the real story is sadder and more complex. After so many sacrifices, he became disillusioned with the war's progress. Perhaps even more important, he grew deeply ...

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